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The Fortified Advantage of iFORTRISS

We believe in doing the right thing to keep our country secure from external threats, and the first step in that is doing what’s right for our clients. It’s not just about cybersecurity, it’s about offering our customers a strategic solution that is sized to fit their industry, organization, and any government regulations that might apply to them.

iFORTRISS is unique because we offer a comprehensive, scalable Cybersecurity GRC Consulting & MSSP solution that can be customized for commercial Defense contractors & subcontractors, which include

  1. Cybersecurity Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC) Consulting Services includes:
  • Risk assessed throughout your business based on NIST Risk Framework (RMF)
  • Identification of FCI, CUI, CTI, and/or ITAR information
  • Development of Policies/Processes/Procedures
  • CMMC Certification Preparation
  • System Security Plan (SSP) Development/Implementation
  • Plan of Action & Milestones (POAM) Development/Implementation
  • Preliminary SPRS Score
  • Training & Security Awareness

2. Managed Security Services – for on-going compliance with a Dashboard & Repository for all your CUI and compliance artifacts

3. Penetration Testing (Pentesting) – standalone or included in your managed security services, to ensure your network is secure

Cybersecurity Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC) Consulting Services for Defense

Overview

Obtaining and maintaining compliance can be confusing and complicated due to the evolving DoD directives, NIST 800-171 requirements, and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). Understanding what level of compliance is required, while trying to get your staff up-to-speed on the  IT, cybersecurity, and NIST requirements is a daunting task for most businesses. Additionally, if your internal team lacks experience with CMMC requirements, the cost of implementation can continue to increase as they work to learn the ropes. Writing procedures, implementing technical controls, and documenting artifacts is a full-time job and businesses frequently do not have the bandwidth.

We offer expert services to deploy the processes and tools required for your business to become compliant by tailoring your implementation plan to meet your specific security and regulatory compliance requirements. With our guidance and support, implementation usually takes 90 days and our managed security services will keep you compliant moving forward.

Step 1:  Cybersecurity Evaluation

The first step necessary to providing a comprehensive cyber security solution is through a thorough evaluation of your business. The critical components include environment, personnel, and technology infrastructure.

  • Environment: The workspace is a common thing that can be overlooked when it comes to considering the security vulnerabilities that companies face on a daily basis. We will evaluate your location, building access points, video surveillance, security protocols and other physical risks at your facilities.
  • Personnel: As the requirements for cyber security are ramped up, personnel responsibilities will be increased and counted on. We will evaluate your staff’s current understanding of cyber security policies and procedures so that a comprehensive training model can be developed. We will make appropriate recommendations on the level of security and background checks necessary to ensure all personnel have been properly vetted.
  • Technology Infrastructure: This is perhaps the most critical piece of a business’s cybersecurity framework. We will evaluate your current software and hardware set up to determine where the vulnerabilities are and what investment/updates need to be made to be compliant with Federal Regulations. We will inventory all hardware (i.e. desktops and laptops) that access the network and determine where deficiencies are and what remedies are necessary.

The second phase of the process is to determine what types of compliance your business is required to adhere to. There are three major standards that we will be looking at. They all have a bearing on your cybersecurity health but are not mutually exclusive in the eyes of the Federal Government. They are known as International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), and of course, the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements.

Our evaluation process delivers a range of useful information to help you plan your path to compliance. This includes the following:

  • Define CUI/CTI/FCI/ITAR – This is one of the key outputs for CMMC Certification is defining and documenting how your information flows through your systems. Our goal is to determine what types of sensitive data your organization handles and to what extent it needs to be protected. We will be interviewing personnel, reviewing contracts and monitoring workflows to discover any unknown examples of ITAR, CUI or FCI. This phase includes defining what is in-scope and out-of-scope from an information protection standpoint, as well as designating an Electronic Security Perimeter (ESP) / Physical Security Perimeter (PSP)
  • Quantifiable benchmarks against all 110 NIST 800-171 security requirements and the documentation.
  • Identification of any gaps that present a compliance, regulatory, and/or technical risk to your business.
  • Identification of any redundant technology investments that do not reduce your risk or legacy systems that increase risk, and any opportunities to combine existing technology or processes that would reduce risk, result in cost savings, and/or reduce staff workload.

We will build a technology roadmap that will shore-up the known vulnerabilities along with providing techniques to ensure future compliance. This evaluation will give you a better understanding of how much it will cost to achieve full compliance and how long it will take.

Step 2:  Development of Policies & Procedures

This includes the following:

  • Identifying the people, processes, and technology gaps
  • Evaluating Current-state policies/procedures
  • Developing Future-state policies/procedures

Step 3: Systems Security Plan (SSP) tailored to your organizational requirements

Under NIST 800-171, all information systems that store, process, and/or transmit CUI must have an SSP in place as part of their Risk Management Framework (RMF). 

Your SSP describes your operating environment and how you have implemented all of the required security requirements. Once compliance gaps are identified, we build a blueprint to help you address your cybersecurity deficiencies. 

  • Our team of experts will help you develop plans of action designed to correct deficiencies/risks and reduce or eliminate system vulnerabilities.

Step 4:  Plan of Action and Milestones (POAMs) to address identified gaps

Unsurprisingly, there will be requirements that you do not currently meet. Requirements not met (gaps/risks) will be documented during your initial evaluation. We will help you create POAMs to meet these requirements.

  • Execute POAM’s and achieve full compliance with NIST 800-171 to prepare for CMMC and become compliant with existing contracts.

Step 5: Preliminary CMMC Certification Implementation Plan & SPRS Score

Though the focus is on certification, implementation is the main element achieving full compliance. CMMC implementation requires subject matter expertise and determining prioritization of resources based on the results of your evaluation. It’s also critical to keep in mind that all prime and subcontractors must also comply with a Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) upload to obtain future DoD contracts.

This will be the most challenging part of your journey to compliance.

  • Document and implement a plan to leverage internal or external resources to maintain compliance and quickly achieve the required CMMC maturity level and SPRS Score.

Final Step: Keeping Your Business Compliant Moving Forward

Compliance is a continually on-going process because CMMC will require re-certification periodically. Our managed security services will enable you to maintain compliance moving forward and avoid an unsuccessful audit, which could result in not being eligible for DoD contracts or even fines.

  • iFORTRISS provides turn-key and hybrid managed security solutions powered by a comprehensive suite of robust cybersecurity, CMMC, and NIST compliant tools; including a Dashboard and document repository for compliance artifact retrieval when you are audited.

We are able to reduce cost through prioritization of gaps and appropriate tool selection to secure your environment.

Managed Security Services for Defense

Overview

Global cyber threats are an ever-present reality in our ever-changing world today and require a specialized skillset and tools to help protect organizations and keep them secure. Managed Security Services (MSS) and Providers (MSSP) have emerged as a crucial solution for defense contractors looking to bolster their cybersecurity defenses while focusing on their core mission. iFORTRISS has best-in-class managed security services, offering contractors a hybrid or turn-key solution for their cybersecurity and compliance concerns. The driving focus of our services is to provide CMMC/NIST/DFARS-compliant managed security services for your business so that you can maintain compliance moving forward. We deliver this through offering the following options:

1. Turn-key solutions for clients that want to completely outsource their IT needs and compliance

2. Hybrid solutions for clients with existing IT departments that lack the bandwidth and knowledge to become CMMC compliant independently

We also offer strictly consultative services if an organization is staffed and cyber “mature” enough to maintain CMMC activities on their own moving forward.

The Fortified Advantage of iFORTRISS

Cost-Effective Security

  • Outsourcing cybersecurity to us often proves cost-effective compared to maintaining an in-house security team.
  • Having us take care of your cybersecurity needs, frees up resources that can be allocated more efficiently and effectively elsewhere.

Cybersecurity Expertise

  • Defense contractors benefit from our experts who specialize in the ever-evolving field of cybersecurity.
  • Our experienced professionals understand the unique security requirements and compliance standards imposed by the defense sector.

Compliance Readiness

  • Defense contractors must currently adhere to National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800-171, with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) compliance mandatory in 2024.
  • We can help ensure compliance and setup an automated solution to prepare your organization for audits when the time comes.

Threat Detection and Response

  • We continually monitor network traffic and systems to defend your business from potential threats.
  • In the event of a security incident, rapid response and mitigation actions are taken from our 24/7/365 US-based SOC to minimize damage and protect sensitive data.

Resource Optimization:

  • Concentrate your internal resources on core business functions while offloading cybersecurity management to experts.

Peace of Mind:

  • Knowing that sensitive data and critical infrastructure are in capable hands, provides peace of mind for your business and your customers.

Managed Security Services are a strategic investment for defense contractors, ensuring the protection of sensitive data, compliance with strict regulations, and readiness to face evolving cyber threats. By partnering with iFORTRISS, you can maintain the focus on your mission, secure valuable contracts, and contribute to national security without compromising on cybersecurity.

Managed Security Services

Our Managed Security Services set of tools includes the following

  • Active Defense Network
  • Assessment Services
  • Backup & Recovery
  • Cloud Security
  • Content Filtering
  • Cybersecurity Monitoring & Surveillance
  • Data storage (not CUI, FCI, or ITAR)
  • Desktop/User Services
  • Device Encryption
  • Disaster Recovery
  • Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS)
  • Email Encryption & Archiving
  • Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
  • Firewall Management
  • Hardware Virtualization
  • Incident Response (IR) 
  • Log Aggregation
  • Managed Detection Response (MDR)
  • Network Operations Center (NOC)
  • Network Antivirus & Malware
  • NIST Compliance
  • Penetration Testing 
  • Phishing Testing & Reporting
  • Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)
  • Security Awareness & Training
  • Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
  • Security Policy & Program Development
  • SOC Services
  • Vendor Management
  • vCISO
  • Vulnerability Assessments
  • Web Filtering
  • 100% US-manufactured hardware & components
  • 24/7/365 100% US-based support for ticket management, issue resolution, end user support requests, change management, asset management, and system availability

Let us know how can serve you and help your business realize the full benefits of the Fortified Advantage of iFORTRISS today!

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